Source: Team_Talk
Hughton plays down transfer talk
Chris Hughton has "no intention" of seeing Andy Carroll leave Newcastle and he insists he will not be signing Kris Boyd imminently.[LNB] The 21-year-old striker, who hit 17 league goals in the Magpies' 2009/10 promotion-winning season, has recently been linked with Chelsea amid reports the Stamford Bridge side are lining up a £7million bid.[LNB]However, Hughton insists he has had no contact from the Premier League champions, telling the Chronicle: "I can say 100% that I have not heard anything from Chelsea, to me that is just speculation.[LNB]"We've got no intention of seeing Andy Carroll leave Newcastle United. The reasons for that are he has the right profile, he's a young player and he's got a big future here with us."[LNB]Hughton has also dismissed speculation the north-east club are close to signing Rangers forward Boyd, who is to quit Ibrox, but has not ruled out a future move for the player.[LNB]"Kris Boyd is a good player, but I can categorically say that there have been no talks at this stage," he added.[LNB]"There has been no correspondence and no communication. You never want to say 100% no, but it's a non-starter at this moment."
